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Chapter 75 - 75 - I want you

75

~Elara's POV

I woke to the sharp smell of antiseptic and the soft beep of machines. My eyelids fluttered, heavy, but then I realized I wasn't alone. Darlon was there, sitting close to my bed, his hand resting on mine. Relief hit me like a wave, and before I could think, I threw my arms around him, hugging him tight.

"Darlon… thank you… Thank you for saving me," I whispered, burying my face in his chest. My voice trembled, broken and small. I didn't care about appearances or who might see me; I just needed to be close to him, to know he was real and I was safe.

He held me tighter, like he could hold the world together in his arms. "Shh… you're safe now," he murmured, his hand brushing against my hair, steadying me, grounding me.

I pulled back slightly, just enough to see his face. His eyes were sharp, tense, and I knew he had been angry, furious even. "What… what happened?" I asked, my voice shaky.

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